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The Literacy Council of Northern New Mexico is asking for short story writings to be displayed at the Literacy Fair this Saturday. Everyone is invited to submit a short story of four letter size pages or less with a 10-point font. All adult, high school, middle school and elementary writers will be recognized. Submissions may be mailed to The Literacy Council, P.O. Box 481, Las Vegas, N.M., 87701. All entries must be received by today (Wednesday).

Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 5-10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. A 10 percent chance of snow at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. East wind 10-15 mph.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 15 mph. A 20 percent chance of snow at night. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Mostly clear at night, with a low around 27.

The Highlands University Department of Natural Resources Management’s Forestry Program received official accreditation from the Society of American Foresters, making it the first university in the state to offer an accredited forestry degree.

Highlands is also now the only Hispanic Serving Institution in the country to be SAF accredited. The Council on Higher Education recognizes SAF as the accrediting body for forestry programs.

MORA – Amos Espinoza has his work cut out for him as the new Mora County Sheriff.

On Friday, Mora County Magistrate John Sanchez administered the oath of office to Espinoza. Espinoza will fill out the remaining term of Thomas Garza, who resigned from the elected position in December as part of a plea agreement stemming from charges he was facing including tampering with public records and criminal solicitation, both fourth-degree felonies.

R.H.S Blood drive
Robertson High School will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 23, in Mike Marr Gym. To make an appointment or for more information, call Bryanna Duran at 426-6007 or Donna Ortiz at 429-4698.